Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 428: Eating until Full and Bloated (1/2)

Chapter 441: Chapter 428: Eating until Full and Bloated

“What does Fourth Prince think the Empress has in mind, extending her reach and meddling in Fourth Prince’s affairs?” Chu Jinnian did not refute Chu Yunzhao’s words but instead posed a retaliatory question.

What else could it be?

She’s simply bored!

Chu Yunzhao rolled his eyes, wanting to rant.

However, it was indeed rude to voice such a phrase. Without saying anything, Chu Yunzhao suddenly had a revelation.

Yes, she’s idle.

Then he might as well get her busy.

Concubine Liang just entered the palace but due to her being newly married, she has been very cautious. If this continues, wouldn’t it overinflate the Empress’s ego?

He should quickly ignite some drama in the backyard, forcing the Empress and the First Prince to be preoccupied with their own affairs.

Understanding this, Chu Yunzhao’s rage was instantly swept away. Jubilant, he instructed the maids on the side to prepare some snacks and wine.

Jing Zhao had already brought Liang Xuelin along.

Liang Xuelin, whose face was slightly flushed from a few glasses of wine, was even more thrilled upon hearing the invitation from Fourth Prince and Prince Qi, “Greetings to Fourth Prince and Prince Qi.”

“Young Master Liang, please, no need for such formalities.” Chu Yunzhao waved dismissively. “Please, take a seat.”

“My thanks, Fourth Prince.” Liang Xuelin had no qualms about it and sat opposite Chu Yunzhao and Chu Jinnian. “May I ask what Fourth Prince and Prince Qi wish to discuss?”

“We’ve heard about Young Master Liang’s exceptional learning. Today, as it happens, we saw you at the Empress’s banquet and thought of inviting you over for a casual drink.” Chu Yunzhao said with a smile.

A more profound smile spread across Liang Xuelin’s face.

He had never before experienced the benefits of an ascension to greatness, but now he was truly feeling it.

Ever since his sister became the side concubine of the First Prince, those people who once looked down on him accumulated around him, always fondly calling him “Young Master Liang”. The flattering had not yet ceased. Now, he had also won the favor of the Fourth Prince and Prince Qi.

Though the Fourth Prince was likely not in line to inherit the throne, he was still the son of the much-favored Concubine Hui and a prince particularly favored by the emperor. Needless to say, Prince Qi is the eldest son of the emperor’s brother, loved by the Empress, and also greatly accomplished in court, hence highly sought after.

Chu Jinnian, who had always been called an iceman, always acted with restraint towards everyone, whether they came around to try to please him. It was unheard of for him to actively make friends with others.

Yet today, such an unthinkably honorable event took place and it was Liang Xuelin who was chosen.

Liang Xuelin was feeling quite pleased with himself. “Grateful for the esteem shown by Fourth Prince and Prince Qi. I am unworthy and will toast to Fourth Prince and Prince Qi first.”

Saying these, he lifted the cup in front of him and drained it.

Chu Yunzhao let out a faint smile and also drained his own cup.

“I have often heard in the palace that First Prince and Concubine Liang are a match made in heaven, with perfect astrology. Concubine Liang is truly a prosperous wife, and I believe she will have a limitless future.”

Chu Yunzhao raised his eyebrows and uttered with a smile.

As expected, he is changing the subject.